The Sturgis Buffalo Chip® has teamed up with Victory Motorcycles, Arlen Ness Motorcycles, Epiphone Guitar and AMSOIL to give one lucky Buffalo Chip fan their own 2014 Victory Gunner, customized by renowned builder Cory Ness. This one-of-a-kind low-profile hot rod features a solid pro-stock rear section, a stout front end, loads of rock ‘n’ roll […]
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Enter To Win The 2015 Sturgis Rider® Sweepstakes Motorcycle and Guitar
Published by March 21st, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.“Obstacles are those frightful things you see when you take your eyes off the goal.” Hannah More
Extended Float Bowl Screws For Easy Tuning & Service
Published by March 20th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Engines.You know that the carburetor controls the ratio of the fuel/air mixture entering the engine and that the float controls the amount of fuel that enters the float chamber, restricting or cutting off the supply by its settings. Sooner or later you may need to do a jet change while tuning your carb or having […]
For The 1st Time Sturgis To Open City Park To Vendors During The 75th Rally. Sturgis city officials have announced there will be vendors and motorcycle shows and exhibitions in the Sturgis City Park during this year’s rally. It will include motorcycle stunt shows, freestyle motocross, motorcycle shows, family friendly music concerts, etc. The Sturgis […]
Artist and Designer Steve Soffa Creates Licensed Official Sturgis 75th Anniversary Timepieces and Jewelry Collection
Published by March 20th, 2015 in Editorial, Events and Merchandise.The Sturgis 75th Anniversary Rally is August 3-9, 2015. Expect a deluge of commemorative souvenirs. This week, award-winning artist and jewelry designer Steve Soffa debuts a new licensed line of Sturgis 75th Anniversary Commemorative timepieces and jewelry to celebrate the notable anniversary year of the rally. The new collectable line boasts creative interpretations of the […]
2015. Daytona Bike Week. Views From The Boardwalk Bike Show.
Published by March 19th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.(Photography @ Horst Roesler, @ Regina Graf Springer, @ Manfred Graf for Cyril Huze)
The Many Mini LED Light Options For Baggers By Eddie Trotta
Published by March 18th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.If you hate your Bagger’s bulky lights flashing like a Christmas tree, you may like these front and rear LED’s low profile light options offered by Eddie Trotta at Thunder Cycle. For Harley Davidson Road King, Street Glide, and Ultra Glide models, you can replace the front stock giant signal lights with Eddie Trotta’s “Turn […]
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Handlebar Switch Wiring Harness To Run High Bars On 2014-Up Harley Baggers
Published by March 18th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Electrical.After looking at the 2014 Bagger models, custom electric components company NAMZ realized that even with the new smaller sized 4-position handlebar switch connections, there should be an easier way to fish switch wiring through the bars, especially if you equip your Bagger with tall handlebars. Their brand new, NHCX-CB14 CAN/Bus Handlebar Switch Wiring Harness […]
35 Custom Builders Bare All At 2015 Sturgis Michael Lichter’s “Naked Truth Exhibition”
Published by March 17th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.Feats of mechanical engineering showing the creative design skills of 35 Custom Builders will await you at the Sturgis Buffalo Chip®’s 2015 “Motorcycles as Art” exhibition presented by famed photographer Michael Lichter’s. Named “The Naked Truth” , 35 motorcycles representing 35 years of custom building will be featured in this exhibition laying bare the raw […]
J&P Cycles Opening Year-Round Sturgis Retail Center
Published by March 17th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.After years of J&P Cycles holding down fort in Sturgis, South Dakota in the weeks before, during and after the yearly Sturgis Rally, a permanent, year-round retail center will open its doors in June 2015. The facility, located at 1650 Lazelle Street, will be undergoing a facelift prior to its opening and while the square […]
2015 Daytona Bike Week. To Combat The Winter Blahs With Comforting Aaahhhs (Part 2)
Published by March 15th, 2015 in Builders, Customs, Editorial and Events.People, from top. Willie G. & son Bill Davidson. Cyril Huze at Rossmeyer’s. Cory Ness. Bert Baker. Cyril Huze with unknown and Willie Jones at Willie’s Chopper Time Show. Jim Nasi (Photography @ Horst Roesler, @ Regina Graf Springer, @ Manfred Graf for Cyril Huze)
Indian Motorcycle Recalls Some 2015 Model Year Scout For Rear Brake Issue
Published by March 15th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.Indian Motorcycle Company (Indian) is recalling certain model year 2015 Scout motorcycles manufactured May 12, 2014, to February 13, 2015. Due to a problem with the rear brake master cylinder, the motorcycles may have a reduction in, or a complete loss of rear brake power. A full or partial loss of rear braking power may […]
The Adjustable Holy Shift. Shifting Gear Ergonomics Improved.
Published by March 14th, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.The ways we shift gears on a motorcycle didn’t change much during a century. A step forward may be the Holy Shift, the world’s first and only shifter that adjusts on the fly to the individual rider …. and the size of his shoes. Holy Shift addresses the shifting gear ergonomics in a way never […]
LITTLE HARRY ON MATH (Part 1) A teacher asks her class, ‘If there are 5 birds sitting on a fence, and you shoot one of them, how many will be left ?’ She calls on little Harry. He replies, ‘None, they will all fly away with the first gunshot.’ The teacher replies, ‘The correct answer […]
Daytona Bike Week. The Perewitz Ultimate Custom Motorcycle Paint Show.
Published by March 13th, 2015 in Editorial, Events and Painters.On Wednesday March 11, 2015, at Destination Daytona Harley Pavilion, Dave and Jody Perewitz hosted the 1st Daytona Perewitz Custom Motorcycle Paint Show. The show was open to all brands, models and styles of motorcycles with a selected team of custom painters judging each paint job (not the motorcycle itself). The Best Of Show was […]
Harley-Davidson Lays Off 169 Workers At Its Kansas City Facility
Published by March 13th, 2015 in Editorial and Events.Harley-Davidson Inc. informed the state of Missouri that it will lay off 169 employees before May 11 at its vehicle and powertrain operations of Kansas City. The layoff represents 21% of the total of 800 employees currently employed at the local facilities where the Harley Street, Dyna and V-Rod models are produced. The most recent […]
Phantom Fender Kits for 21″, 23″, & 26″ Wheels For Victory Cross Touring Models
Published by March 12th, 2015 in Chassis, Customs, Editorial and Wheels.The desire to adapt a tall front wheel on a touring bike is not limited to Harley riders. RC Components has a line of Phantom Fender Kits for 21″, 23″, & 26″ wheels for 2010-Up Victory Cross touring models. These fenders are low profile, made of 16 gauge steel, pre-drilled, sold with all necessary hardware, […]
Multi-tool Bracelet That You Can Customize
Published by March 12th, 2015 in Accessories, Customs and Editorial.A multi-tool that you can wear on your wrist is a pretty good idea. This tread bracelet is crafted of high strength, corrosion resistant 17-4 stainless steel links that include 2 to 3 functional tools each, making a total of 25 usable features like box wrenches and screwdrivers available at a moment’s notice. And it’s […]
Victory Magnum Sweepstakes. And The Winner Is … Mike Carter.
Published by March 11th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.On February 17th, Mike Carter (left on top picture, posing with the Daytona Dealer Regional Marketing Manager Nate Cheeley) was ramdomly computer picked as the winner of the 2015 Cyril Huze Post/Victory Magnum Sweepstakes. Participants could register every day during the 6-week long contest, but Mike won after registering only one time on January 4th! I […]
New Metzeler 888 MARATHON™ ULTRA 120/55R26 Triple 8 Custom Bagger Tire Available In April In The USA
Published by March 11th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Wheels.METZELER celebrates 20 years of Custom V-Twin tire manufacturing with the launch of a new 26 inch front tire size added to its ME 888 MARATHON™ ULTRA line. It will be available in April in the USA. This new front tire size has been designed specifically for baggers and custom bikes, allowing customizers to enjoy […]
Our business in life is not to get ahead of others but to get ahead of ourselves, to break our own records, to outstrip our yesterdays by our today, to do our work with more force than ever before. Stewart B, Johnson
Daytona Bike Week. Jim Nasi Unveils A Custom Bagger To Showcase The New Bahn™ Products Line
Published by March 10th, 2015 in Customs, Editorial and Events.Last Sunday in Daytona, Jim Nasi unveiled a new custom Bagger to promote the new line of Bahn™ bold components. The design philosophy behind the design of these new custom accessories is to complement rather than consume the character of your motorcycle. Vice President of Product Development Pete Amenda explains: “Jim’s style is extremely representative […]
New Burly Mini Version Of The MX Style Foot Pegs
Published by March 10th, 2015 in Controls, Customs and Editorial.Billet aluminum is appropriate for big planes and your Dad’s motorcycle. But for many bikers, steel parts are the real deal. The newest Mini MX style pegs from Burly are just that. They took their existing bear trap and narrowed it up a bit for a nice balanced feel. Also makes an excellent passenger peg […]
New Women’s Vented Performance Sportswear And TVS Jacket From Harley-Davidson
Published by March 10th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Merchandise.The sportswear and jacket combination was created to maximize airflow and temperature control. Designed to increase comfort, the performance sportswear maximizes airflow from Triple Venting System™ jackets. The Vented Performance Jacket (P/N 99157-15VW, starting from $89), Vented Performance Tank (P/N 99113-15VW, $50) and Vented Performance Tee (P/N 99109-15VW, starting at $55) are constructed from polyester […]
Daytona Bike Week. Owners Of Vintage And Classic Motorcycles Met At The “True Grit” Event.
Published by March 9th, 2015 in Builders, Editorial and Events.For this first Sunday of Daytona Bike Week, the True Grit gathering of vintage and classic motorcycles was the event not to be missed for owners and fans of old iron. Created by Warren Lane with the complicity and support of Bill Dodge, Billy Lane and Dan “Bacon” Carr, the event, whose format is informal […]
